THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION
The Travers Foundation is a volunteer-run Charity that provides financial support to local 13 to 30-year-olds to help them realise their dreams in sports, music and the arts. We help by nurturing the talent of local teams, groups and individuals in Rutland, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating loss of £7,242 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in a net decrease in members' funds from £71,274 to £66,182. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. No trustee remuneration was received during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The income represents donations received and the gross proceeds from fund raising” — page 8
Trustees
- TERENCE FRANCIS FORSEYchair
- Emily Denise Brown
- GARY ROBERT TAIT
- Helen Elizabeth Heywood
- Rob Andrews
- Vanessa Powell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £42k | £47k |
| 30/11/2024 | £21k | £27k |
| 30/11/2023 | £74k | £31k |
| 30/11/2022 | £21k | £24k |
| 30/11/2021 | £33k | £12k |
Common questions
Is THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating loss of £7,242 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in a net decrease in members' funds from £71,274 to £66,182. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. No trustee remuneration was received during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST, DAVID LAING FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | |
| DAVID LAING FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Charitable activities |
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |